LABORATORY TECHNIQUES IN ORGANIC CHEMIS
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Chapter 3, Problem 2Q
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation:
Melting point, molar mass boiling point and the density of the reagents and products that are involved in the synthesis of the aspirin should be determined.
Concept introduction:
Molar mass is the sum of
The boiling point is the temperature of substance when its vapor pressure is equal to the vapor pressure of surrounding and compound changes its state from liquid to vapor.
Melting point is the temperature of substance at that substance converts from solid to a liquid state.
The density of a substance is the ratio of its mass and volume. It is denoted by
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